Location: Ivybridge
Top Things to do in Ivybridge
What to do and see in Ivybridge, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Ivybridge /ˈaɪvibrɪdʒ/ ( listen) is a small town and civil parish in the South Hams, in Devon, England. It lies about 9 miles (14.5 km) east of Plymouth. It is at the southern extremity of Dartmoor, a National Park of England and Wales and lies along the A38 "Devon Expressway" road. There are two electoral wards in Ivybridge East and Ivybridge West with a total population of 11,851.
Restaurants in Ivybridge
1. The Watermark
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Cinema, live music, information centre, library, coffee shop and rooms available for hire.
Reviewed By Oldpigsqueal - Devon, United Kingdom
It's a modern venue but there's convenient parking, easy access and friendly and helpful staff. There's a small bar with - amazingly - real cider. Its particular virtue is the auditorium which is a good size, not over-large, and all seats are tiered - something...MoreThank you for taking the time to review us Oldpigsqueal! We hope to see you again soon. Temperatures are always difficult to manage in a large space, but we keep working on it!
2. Long Timber Woods
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By 863heidiv
A dog walkers heaven, and a childs natural playground. Lots of bins so not alot of rubbish. Some fabulous pools for wild swimming. What a lovely place to spend time
3. Lukesland Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By Sandie A - Brixham
Private Gardens that are very well established with many champion trees. Only open between late March - June on Wednesdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays (excluding Easter Saturday) and again 8th October - 12th November for the Autumn colours. Lots of water features and Bridges, walled Gardens, Pinetum and woodland walks. 24 acres in total, easy and fun to explore with plenty of places to sit and drink in the wonderful colours and listen to the Waterfalls. Our first visit but most definitely not the last.
4. The Two Moors Way
Overall Ratings
5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Maggie N - Ventnor, United Kingdom
The Two Moors Way links Southern Dartmoor with Exmoor and is over a hundred miles long. It starts near Ivybridge, along the Old Mineral Tramway, and you soon find yourself among some of the finest antiquities on the Moor, with fine views to the south and west to Plymouth Sound and the Cornish hills. The route is suitable for walkers, joggers, cyclists and horseriders. It snakes around the high contours of the hills above the River Erme, where the valley is pitted with old tin workings, before turning north-eastward and heading towards the wooded valley of the River Dart.
You can buy a cheap guidebook to the Two Moors Way from the Tourist Information Office at Ivybridge, where the staff have local knowledge and will answer any questions. You will need to wear stout walking boots, as the track surface is hard and can be wet and muddy in places. You will also need an OS map of Dartmoor that marks walk and cycle routes, features of the landscape such as rivers and tors, and also antiquities, such as hut circles, stone rows, standing stones, stone circles and burial cists, dating from the Middle Bronze Age, when climatic conditions were right for many people to live and farm here.
The advantages of following this route are firstly that it is well defined, so you won't get lost if the mist comes down and you can't see more than a few yards ahead, and secondly that it is easy walking, being hard surfaced, fairly even, dry and level. Try walking across the moor without a track like this and it will take you far longer, require many times more effort, and you may get bogged down - literally - in one of the many mires, some of which can be life-threatening. The cattle, sheep and ponies that graze the Moor do a great job in making clearings, but the long grass that grows in thick clumps can easily turn an ankle if you are not wearing strong boots.
Please respect the antiquities and do not light fires.
5. Delamore House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By welltravelled0 - Devon, England
Every year for the last eleven years, Delamore Arts has held an art and sculpture exhibition throughout the month of May, in the beautiful house and grounds of Delamore House. This year there are two galleries, showing art work by 63 artists, and some of the smaller sculptures. Outside, in the lovely Gardens, are displayed larger sculptures in stone, metal and wood, which you come across as you wander through extensive Gardens featuring ancient rhododendrons and azaleas, which are at their best at this time of year; or strolling the manicured lawns with wonderful views across the surrounding countryside and a pink tree. About 60 sculptors are exhibiting this year, and I challenge you to come away without declaring you just have to buy one of their works for your own garden! The entrance fee includes a glossy catalogue of all the artists and their exhibits, and there are helpful and friendly stewards on hand to direct you towards anything you find in the catalogue but somehow missed seeing!
There's a lovely café, where you can sit inside or outside to partake of a range of delicious cakes and beverages, and benches scattered around the grounds so you can take a rest and just enjoy the view.
It always seems to be good weather in Devon in May, so take advantage!
6. Duke of Cornwall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Jannerbloke - Devon
I wrote a short positive review under the restaurant heading, then noticed this things to do listing. This is an OK welcoming affable pub with enough punters to make you feel happy about spending time here. Could do with some inside and out photos.
7. The Sportsmans Inn
Overall Ratings
3 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By BasilIvybridge - Ivybridge
This is a perfect place to visit if you cannot be bothered with cooking an evening meal and also provides adequate tasty pub grub.
The interior surroundings are pseudo Olde World and this suits it well enough.
The menu is very extensive and not at all expensive and most folks will find something on here to eat.
We enjoyed our visit to The Sportsmans Inn and recommend it as a friendly hostillery that will not break your budget.
8. The Old Smithy
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By chammp - Dartmoor National Park, United Kingdom
Standard pub in the centre of the town. It has a pool table which is a benefit. Not the largest place overall so gets quite packed at times. Service is friendly and all the ales I've tried here have been served decently.
9. The Exchange
Overall Ratings
2.5 based on 13 reviews
Traditional pub in Ivybridge, Devon, famous for live sport and entertainment. Now also serving home cooked food throughout the day.
Reviewed By Andrew D - South Brent, United Kingdom
tried to go in, albeit quite late (10.50 pm) Thursday evening, opened the door and was greeted by "you must be joking, just get out" from the bar maid. I was flabberghasted, never come across such rude staff anywhere before!Hi Andrew. The ownership of The Exchange has changed since you reviewed us. We hope to welcome you back soon.
10. Jackie Gale Art Studio
Jackie Gale's working art studio is open to the public. Her uniqueaward winning textile art is filled with colour and textural interest. Original work, limited edition prints and art merchandise are all available to buy. See her work in progress, browse the gallery and chat to the artist herself about how she creates her unique pieces. Jackie also runs day workshops from her studio.
